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Warwick mathematics ranked 19th in 2023 QS World University Rankings
The Warwick Mathematics Institute has again been recognized as one of the world's top mathematics departments by QS World University RankingsLink opens in a new window, having moved up to 19th worldwide in 2023.
The University of Warwick has been ranked as one of the world's top 25 universities in four subject areasLink opens in a new window: Statistics & Operational Research, Mathematics, Business & Management Studies, and Economics & Econometrics. In total, 30 subjects taught across a range of disciplines at Warwick feature in the annual QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
Karen Vogtmann, elected to American Academy of Arts and Science
Congratulations to Karen Vogtmann, who has just been elected to membership of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesLink opens in a new window. @theNASciencesLink opens in a new window #NASmemberLink opens in a new window
Karen Vogtmann’s work appears in Quanta Magazine
The recent paper The Euler characteristic of the moduli space of graphs, by Michael BorinskyLink opens in a new window and Karen VogtmannLink opens in a new window, has been highlighted in an article in Quanta Magazine: Quantum Field Theory Pries Open Mathematical PuzzleLink opens in a new window. You can also read the original arXiv paper hereLink opens in a new window.
Jean-Pierre Bourguignon awarded honorary doctorate
The University of Warwick has awarded the eminent mathematician Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa. The award was conferred by the Chancellor Cathy Ashton (The Rt Hon. The Baroness Ashton of Upholland GCMG PC) on 16 January 2023. The Oration can be found hereLink opens in a new window.
Jean-Pierre Bourguignon is a French mathematician. His research concerns differential geometry and mathematical aspects of theoretical physics. A graduate from the French École Polytechnique, he holds a these d’État in Mathematical Sciences from University of Paris VII. He taught Mathematics at the École Polytechnique for over 25 years and was also Director of the Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies. He is a former President of the Mathematics Society of France and the European Mathematical Society. He is also a former President of the European Research Council.
Professor Bourguignon and the Chancellor of the University of Warwick